His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a telephone call from Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India.
His Majesty the King and the Prime Minister reviewed the close relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of India and means to further advance cooperation across different sectors.
The Prime Minister extended Eid Al Fitr greetings, wishing continued progress and prosperity for the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people.
also condemned the Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain, emphasising India’s full support for Bahrain’s security and stability and its rejection of actions that threaten regional peace and security.
The Prime Minister said that India would contribute to efforts to ensure the safety of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
His Majesty the King noted that the Kingdom of Bahrain would also contribute to international efforts to secure navigation in the Strait, supporting maritime security and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of global trade.
HM the King and the Prime Minister stressed the importance of halting Iranian threats to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a vital international corridor for energy supplies and global trade, underlining that protecting maritime routes is a shared international responsibility to safeguard international navigation and the interests of the international community.
expressed appreciation for the care provided to the Indian community in Bahrain and for the facilitation of the return of stranded nationals.
HM the King noted that the Indian community in the Kingdom of Bahrain represents a distinguished example of dedication and commitment in work, commending its notable contributions to the development process.